Pre-Primary: Preparing for the auction…
As the Pine Grove auction approaches, the Pre-Primary class has been preparing our contribution. We have been learning about Germany and...
Pre-Primary: The first day back from vacation…
The Monday after February vacation had a feeling of calm, despite the indoor drop-off. Kids wandered into the classroom and chose toys...
Pre-Primary: Beginning Sound Boxes…
Five pink boxes appeared on one of the language shelves. Inside, an assortment of objects can be found with a piece of colorful felt. ...
Pre-Primary: Grading Cylinders…
Four brightly colored, wooden boxes appeared on the sensorial shelf. Red, yellow, green and blue lids rest on top of the beechwood...
Pre-Primary: Getting Dressed to Go Outside…
With the arrival of snow and winter, comes outdoor, winter gear. The cubbies are bursting with heavy coats, snow pants, boots, hats and...
Pre-Primary: Learning about the World…
The globes came out on the geography shelf; they are intriguing as a part of our birthday circles, a representation of our earth and of...
Pre-Primary: Learning About Feelings...
One of the topics discussed at our peace circle in the beginning of the year is feelings. Young children are learning to recognize other...
Pre-Primary: Composting and Recycling…
We recently introduced the compost bin and recycling bin into the classroom. They were introduced as a part of our peace curriculum. We...
Pre-Primary: The First Few Days...
The first days of school have been filled with learning how to be at school. We have practiced sitting at circle, lining up as a group...
Pre-Primary: Practicing For Mother’s Day Tea…
The children gathered around a friend at the Practical Life table. A new work had been presented: pouring with a small, ceramic teapot...